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What is the most common eating disorder in the United States? Binge eating. Affecting about 3 percent of all adults, binge eating is a serious eating disorder that can cause a range of medical complications, including death, if left untreated. Following is an overview of this eating disorder, including signs, symptoms and potential treatment options. …

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